Kenya–Uganda border

The Kenya–Uganda border is the international boundary separating Kenya and Uganda.

Course

With a length of 933 km, the border runs approximately from north to south, with Uganda to the west and Kenya to the east. It connects two tripoints, in the north where the two countries meet South Sudan, and in the south where both countries meet Tanzania. The latter is located in Lake Victoria.

There are border crossing points between Busia and Malaba.

History

A brief crisis occurred between the two countries in December 1987 over the transport of Ugandan goods across the border, which was temporarily closed by Kenyan authorities. The incidents reportedly resulted in the deaths of 15 Ugandans before President Daniel arap Moi and Yoweri Museveni met in Malaba to develop measures to end the crisis and reopen the border.

Migingo, an island in Lake Victoria, was the focus of a dispute between the two countries between 2008 and 2009. Although considered Kenyan territory since 1926, it was claimed by Uganda in order to benefit from the lucrative fishing rights associated with the island. The dispute was ultimately resolved in favor of Kenya.

See also

• Kenya–Uganda relations

References

Uganda Category:Borders of Uganda Category:International borders